Suggested Big Ideas:

Grades 1–2 (Ages 6–8) Q1

The following experiences with technology and digital resources are examples of learning activities students might engage in during PK–2 (ages 6-8):

Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. (6)

Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments such as electronic books, simulation software, and websites. (6)

Demonstrate safe and cooperative use of technology. (5)

Please teach at least one lesson to every grade level using iSafe curriculum this quarter.

Technology Operations and Concepts

1. Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. (6)2. Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments such as electronic books, simulation software, and websites. (6)

Lesson Title

Description/Learning Target

Application

Files

Be A
Computer
Technician

Students will learn how to
set up a computer focusing
on the parts and their functions.

Students watch Router’s Birthday Surprise and discuss what kinds of fun things they can do online. They take a website tour of www.NetSmartzKids.org while learning about the four rules of Internet safety.

http://www.netsmartzkids.org/LearnWithClicky
(Online videos but sometimes they do not stream smoothly. Try to download the videos instead. Also, the videos are on the U DriveGo to the U Drive.Click on DistDataClick on Intructional ResourcesClick on Internet SafetyClick on Netsmartz)
. )Download the videos the night before!!!! The videos take an hour or two to download. Another option is to email Netsmartz and they will send you then entire curriculum with a DVD. This will take 1 - 2 weeks to arrive.

http://www.netsmartzkids.org/LearnWithClicky
(Online videos but sometimes they do not stream smoothly. Try to download the videos instead.
Also, the videos are on the U DriveGo to the U Drive.Click on DistDataClick on Intructional ResourcesClick on Internet SafetyClick on Netsmartz)

Download the videos the night before!!!! The videos take an hour or two to download. Another option is to email Netsmartz and they will send you then entire curriculum with a DVD. This will take 1 - 2 weeks to arrive.

http://www.netsmartzkids.org/LearnWithClicky
(Online videos but sometimes they do not stream smoothly. Try to download the videos instead.
Also, the videos are on the U Drive.Go to the U Drive.Click on DistDataClick on Intructional ResourcesClick on Internet SafetyClick on Netsmartz)

Download the videos the night before!!!! The videos take an hour or two to download. Another option is to email Netsmartz and they will send you then entire curriculum with a DVD. This will take 1 - 2 weeks to arrive.

Students discuss what abbreviations are. They watch "UYN: The NetSmartz Chat Abbreviation" and discuss the abbreviation UYN. Next they clap while chanting "UYN" and then shout "UYN" in response to Internet scenarios. They complete a worksheet reminding them to "Use Your NetSmartz."

Download the videos the night before!!!! The videos take an hour or two to download. Another option is to email Netsmartz and they will send you then entire curriculum with a DVD. This will take 1 - 2 weeks to arrive.